Croydon Guardian | Sport

Penty not far from Badminton's big guns

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:10:00 +0000

Wimbledon’s Toby Penty felt he was lacking self-belief at the English National Badminton Championships last week – but is convinced he is not far away from the big guns.

Bees loan duo ease squad shortage

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:06:56 +0000

Brentford boss Uwe Rosler has admitted to fears the current cold snap will end up stretching his squad to breaking point.

Cold snap puts AFC Wimbledon in a spin

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:59:32 +0000

The recent cold snap has proved very frustrating for AFC Wimbledon manager Terry Brown.

McShane warns Palace rivals

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:38:53 +0000

Paul McShane believes sooner or later Crystal Palace will break free of their shackles and give a fellow Championship side a thumping.

Palace's Williams nominated for Football League award

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:46:17 +0000

Jonathan Williams will be hoping to follow in Sean Scannell's footsteps after the Crystal Palace youngster was short-listed for the Championship Apprentice of the Year award at the Football League Awards 2012.

Park skipper not giving up on title

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:57:00 +0000

Skipper Mark Lock has urged Rosslyn Park not to give up on the National One title this season.

Work begins on a new Croydon Athletic

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:20:29 +0000

The building blocks for a new Croydon Athletic were laid on Monday as work began on creating a phoenix club.

Moses parts the Banstead Woods parkrun

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:26:09 +0000

Alister Moses clinched victory at Banstead Woods parkrun on Saturday as 23 runners recorded new personal bests, writes Oliver Collis.

Medal success for Sutton & Cheam swimmers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:18:29 +0000

Sutton and Cheam Swimming Club returned from the opening meeting of the Surrey Age Group Championships with seven medals last weekend.

Herculean effort by Wimbledon's women

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:09:57 +0000

Hercules Wimbledon’s senior women set a new a women’s course record in the East Surrey League cross country relay on Wimbledon Common last Saturday, writes Tom Pollak.